Therapeutic Process at ImPerfect
ImPerfect is my private practice driven toward facilitating my client’s journey toward self-discovery, acceptance, responsibility, undisturbing ourselves and transcending ones goals. This is done by using an empathetic, collaborative approach in understanding the clients goals and aspirations of therapy. I follow an eclectic and integrative approach, informed primarily by Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy to devise a therapy plan designed for each client uniquely. In therapy, I create a safe non-judgemental environment for you to explore your true self and discover what path you wish to take.
I do not put up the statistics or the most prevalent problems people face, or what I see most often. I believe that each problem or concern is as unique as the individual that arrives at my centre.
“Success in therapy is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client”
– Ili Rivera Walter
Below you will find a range of problem areas or concerns for which you may be seeking therapy.
Anger management, Mood changes, depression, anxiety, phobias, personality concerns, time management, stress, substance use/ addiction, gambling, suicidal thoughts, relationship or marital problems, intimacy, sexuality, sexual orientation, family trouble, low self-confidence, self-worth, self-esteem, social skills, behavioural concerns like hyperactivity, concerns of attention, concentration, body image concerns or eating disorders, violence and abuse.
However, you are seen as an individual and will be assisted in reclaiming or enhancing your mental health uniquely.
To do this, I offer two kinds of services. Please read them in detail below, so you can make an informed choice to get the most appropriate assistance possible.
1. Short term but consistent therapy
What it consists of: The first session is usually a consultation where I understand the area of concern that brings you to therapy. As a part of the process, we build a therapeutic relationship, rapport and trust, mutually formulate goals and then work towards them through scientifically based and empirically supported theoretical frameworks, strategies and practices.
How long does it last: On average, therapy with me is relatively short term and lasts approximately 8-12 sessions, but may vary individually and can be jointly decided by the therapist and client as per the client’s unique concerns.
Cost:
Rs. 1500/- per 45 minutes session (Online- Individual sessions)
Rs. 1800/- per 45 minutes session (In-Clinic- Individual sessions)
At the end of the day, you truly are the expert of your life, and can ultimately decide how long or short you wish to engage in this endeavour with me.
2. Single-Session Therapy
(One At A Time Therapy or Intermittent Therapy across the lifespan)
What it is NOT: Single Session Therapy is NOT strictly restricted to one session. It does not mean that you can’t return if you require further assistance.
What it IS: Single Session Therapy is a mindset, in which the client and therapist jointly commit to providing the desired help to a client in a single session, on an elected problem in a focused manner.
Why this mindset?: Research has shown that the length of Therapy expands in accordance with the expectation set. Clients can therefore be helped in one session if they expect to be helped in a single session.
Realistic expectations: It is extremely important to understand that this process includes no magic! Therefore, an expectation to “cure” “all” of the client’s concerns in a single session would be unrealistic!
What we can do, is to work on a solution to an elected problem, which the client can then apply outside the session, to get to their desired goal.
The Single Session Therapy Package includes:
- 1 pre-session phone call- 15 minutes (To help you and the therapist prepare, so you get the best out of the main session)
- 1 ‘Single’ session- 45 minutes (either in-clinic or video call)
- 1 post-session follow-up phone call- 15 minutes (To check how you are doing in regards to the problem and solution worked on in the session).
Cost:
Rs. 1900/- (Online)
Rs. 2100/- (In-Clinic)
Further help is available if and when required. You can continue to have more single sessions at different points in time or choose to transition to consistent therapy if required.
If you think about it, this mindset is the one you have when you visit your doctor. You visit them when you are unwell when you have a solution, you stop going, and you go back when you require their assistance again.
The only difference here, with Single Session Therapy, is that you are an active participant who will be highly engaged during the session, and responsible for the progress.
3. Click here for Group Therapy
Please note that in order for me to adhere to the Codes of Ethics of my profession there are certain limits that I maintain- Please review them here.
If you would like to know more about the nature and process of counseling and psychotherapy, you can visit the ‘Highlights’ section of my Instagram page and view ‘What is Therapy?’
“Therapy: for when you want to tell your past, this is the last stop.”
– Lyndi Espique.